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Sorry to disappoint those that were looking forward to this competition but SKCE has decided to postpone the SKCE Invitational Championships scheduled for 21 November 2021 until (a provisional date of) 13 February 2022. We will confirm the February date towards the end of this year and if it seems that date will not work…

We are deeply saddened to announce the death on Sunday 31st May 2020 of our chairman Gerry Grey. Gerry has been chairman of SKCE since its foundation in 2010. He brought with him to the role a wealth of experience and knowledge. SKCE flourished under his calm and measured guidance, benefited from his many wise…

Sunday, the 27th of June saw the very welcome return of our black and brown belt courses, followed up by a Dan grading for those hopeful Karateka looking to make the next step in their karate journey. The course served as a nice (and timely!) reminder of the standard expected by Sensei Eric, not just…

Following the latest government announcement that 21 June will be pushed back, please note the SKCE Dan grading will go ahead on Sunday, 27 June. The SKCE Kyu (colour belt) Grading scheduled for Sunday, 11 July will now take place during that week with your instructor at your usual SKCE club venue.

SKCENGLAND have secured a new dojo in the country’s largest Sports Complex. “Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub.” Gunnersbury Park Popes Lane London W3 8LQ Classes commence Sunday 6th June 2021 9.00-10.00am

‘Movements Karate’ is available on the App Store for iOS and now, also on Android. The developers are offering the first 1000 subscribers lifetime membership for only £14.99.

1 November 2020 Karate classes and leisure centres will close from Thursday 5 November 2020 due to the new Government guidelines. The last Karate classes will be Wednesday 4 November 2020. During this closure period, we are planning to run free Karate classes online. To get the most up to date information regarding Karate classes:…

Early on in the year Sensei Eric Pich Chief Instructor of SKCENGLAND was ask to collaborate in the making of a revolutionary Karate app . On 1st July along with two SKC instructors, Euan Pich & Sam Hackman they were filmed in a CGI studio ( see photos ) Sensei Eric was the studio motion…

Please see our interview with Cllr Anton Georgiou.

We’ve got some online lessons up and coming. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2292852367424605/ And give our page a like here: https://www.facebook.com/ShotokanKarateCentresEngland/ Our first session is here: Topic: Karate 9 April 2020 Time: Apr 9, 2020 07:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/706869629… Meeting ID: 706 869 629 Password: 414662 Beginners welcome! …

Some photographic wizardry from Adrian Bouvier capturing the days action.

As we approach the end of the year and festive season, we wish to thank you all for your continued support during the past year. It certainly has been an eventful year for SKCE and has presented us with many challenges which we are delighted to say we have faced and overcome any problems encountered.…

After due deliberation it has been decided to change the 5th dan and above grading examination requirements. This is in order to bring SKCE in line with other major Shotokan associations worldwide. In future only candidates who have been approved by the Chairman and Chief Instructor will be invited to attend a detailed grading and…

The SKC England committee has awarded chairman, Sensei Gerry Grey 6th Dan in recognition of his tireless commitment and dedication to the development of the association. Sensei Gerry started training in 1973 and has helped administer both the KUGB and JKA England before becoming a founder member of SKC England. We are honoured to have…

Congratulations to all the following Students who successfully achieved their Dan grades at the above course. SHODAN PASSES BOYS GIRLS Finlay Sokal Eva Kenny Elliot Kot Jaskiran Kaur Sandhu Veer Pawar Milica Kostic Marcus Micallef Molly Tapster Tru Sith Lucy Tapster Abishaan Saravanabavan Nadeen Abdelwahid Vladimir Kostic Judy Abdelwahid Daniel Lurie Megan Advani…

Following the death of his wife Mahendra Shah was persuade by Sensei Eric Pich to take up Karate as a pass time persuit. Aged just 74 Mahendra did just that and at the weekend passed his first grade. Our heartfelt congratulations goes out to Mahendra who is probably our oldest orange belt to date and…

As many of you will know, a special EGM was called and set for the 10th March with the intention of giving members the choice of (1) maintaining our existing structure or (2) forming regionalised, autonomous areas. A further explanation will follow but we’re now able to share the results. Vote to restructure the…